17 1/2 Street NW Reconstruction

The proposed project addresses the aging underground utilities, particularly the brittle cast iron water main installed in 1958. RPU has repaired eight water main breaks within the project area, five occurring between 2019 and 2023. The project entails a full reconstruction of 17 ½ Street NW, stretching from 19th Avenue NW to 21st Avenue NW. It will replace the deteriorating pavement and aging water main, fully reconstruct the existing sanitary sewer, and replace the concrete curb and gutter on both sides of the street. Additionally, all stormwater catch basins and associated storm sewer pipes will be replaced, along with the pedestrian curb ramps at the intersections of 17 ½ Street NW and 19th Avenue NW, and 17 ½ Street NW and 21st Avenue NW, which currently do not meet ADA standards.

The project is currently in the design phase and is planned for construction in Summer 2025.  A public open house introducing the project will be held in January 2025. More information will be provided in the coming months.

Design: Winter 2024-2025 Bidding: Spring 2025 Construction: Summer 2025

The 17 ½ Street NW Reconstruction improvements are proposed to be financed through a combination of water utility funds, sewer utility funds, storm water utility funds, and assessment charges to abutting property owners, with the balance from the City of Rochester general funds.

When: Wednesday, February 12 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Where: Sunset Terrace Elementary (Cafeteria) 1707 19th Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55901 *No formal presentation, attend at any time.

This open house was originally scheduled for January 21, but had to be rescheduled due to the inclement weather policies of the building where it was to be held.

City of Rochester:

• Assessment  Policy and Process Information 
•  Assessment Policy Document